<p> <b><i>A new and remarkably easy way to choose and enjoy wine.</i></b> </p><p> <b><i>Complete Wine Selector</i></b> aims to remove the fear and restore the fun and confidence in buying and enjoying wine. Presented in a compellingly original, visual "info-bites" format, it strips away wine's intimidating facade to convey all the information needed in a truly helpful way. Wine drinkers will be able to choose wine in any setting with complete confidence. </p><p> <b><i>Complete Wine Selector</i></b> presents information in a simple step-by-step sequence. Colorful visuals and pithy text, casebook examples and tutored tasting master classes progress to the practical mechanics of how to pick from a wine list, buy the right bottle for the right price, and serve it with confidence. </p><p> The book's features include:<br> <ul> <li> <b>Introduction to Wine Styles</b> -- How to determine your top 10 preferred wine styles <li> <b>Buying Wine</b> -- How to find and buy the 10 wine styles from supermarkets, specialist wine shops, internet retailers, and at auction <li> <b>The Greatest Wine Shops</b> -- 20 best wine shops in Europe, the USA, Australia & New Zealand, and Asia <li> <b>Restaurant Wine Lists</b> -- Expert advice from sommeliers on how to use a wine list, what to look for, choices by cuisine, plus Q and As <li> <b>Do Vintages Matter?</b> -- 10 top sommeliers and chefs reveal their favorite matches in style terms <li> <b>Storing Wine</b> -- Top 10 dos and don'ts, wine cellars, wine fridges <li> <b>Tools of the Trade</b> -- Wine accessories, tips on opening, decanting, pouring and serving; glasses and serving temperature for 10 wine styles; the 10 most common wine faults; a host's checklist <li> <b>The World of Wine Made Simple</b> -- Visually arresting, easy-to-read charts for an at-a-glance guide to how red, white, sparkling and fortified wines are made; vineyard years <li> <b>Rules to Remember</b> -- Easy-to-read graphical reminders summarize the most important points for easy reference. </ul> </p><p> Packed with expert advice from some of the world's best sommeliers and winemakers, and using vivid, content-rich layouts and graphics, <b><i>Complete Wine Selector</i></b> is a new classic guide for a new generation of wine drinkers. Older (and still anxious) wine drinkers will benefit too! </p>